Tag Archives: ClarinetMike says

ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Kit: 10 Ways to Upgrade Your Performance!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

Marching Band Season is over here in Texas (mostly). Kids in Texas and across the USA are turning their attention 100% to all-region/all-state preparation (along with catching up on homework and sleep!). Therefore, I have assembled some previously published ClarinetMike Blog … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Audition? ClarinetMike says, “PERFORM MUSIC!”

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

Do You Have An Upcoming All-Region Audition? Music Jury? University Entrance Audition? Concerto Competition? ClarinetMike says, “PERFORM MUSIC!” In the preparation for and giving of auditions and such I suggest changing our thinking from “I want to beat people and WIN!” to “I … Continue reading →

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“E-Tips for E-Lips” Clarinet Embouchure Tips!

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

I recently posted my 5-C Clarinet Embouchure click here. Below are 5 embouchure tips I strongly suggest using with the 5-C Embouchure. In addition to working GREAT with 5-C, I think these tips will generally work well with pretty much … Continue reading →

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5-C Clarinet Embouchure: 5 Steps to Great Clarinet Tone!

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

ClarinetMike says, “The 5-C Clarinet Embouchure Below Works Great. Check It Out!” 5-C Clarinet Embouchure Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” “Building Great Clarinetists” Clarinet Performing, Teaching and Consulting Hurst, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas USA BG France Performing Artist clarinetmiketexas@yahoo.com * 682-888-7639 clarinetmike.com * clarinetmike.wordpress.com … Continue reading →

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6 Ways To Upgrade Your Practice!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

I know many of you are practicing feverishly preparing for all-state, university auditions, concerto competitions, concerts, recital hearings, juries, etc. Below are some tips on making the most of your practice sessions. 6 Ways to Upgrade Your Practice! by Dr. … Continue reading →

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Etude No. 3 “The Caprice” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2018-2019 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 3 “The Caprice” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Click here to view my recently-posted notes on Etude No. 1 and here for notes on Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude.” Check out my … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike Tip on “Going Over The Break”

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

Teachers of beginning clarinet students should not teach “Going Over The Break” using the right hand down short cut.  The only exception to this is when a student is having real trouble and “freaking out.” Then, for a very, very … Continue reading →

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